Bore in the 26" barrel is shiny, with very good lands and grooves. It will rate a seven on a one to ten scale. Wood to metal fit is excellent. The deluxe forearm is very good with nice checkering and no cracks or chips. Nice original fire blue remains on the screws. Magazine tube has mostly browned. Nice blue remains on the barrel. The receiver retains a lot of the original bright Colt blue. Notice the Rampant Colt is still very easy to see as are all the other markings. Action is smooth and tight and works perfectly. Manufacture date is 1888. You will like this Lightning rifle. It is much better than many you will find.